Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Punjab Assembly Condemns Centre's Flood Relief, Exchanges Allegations
The Punjab Assembly met to discuss the devastating floods and how to help.
They're asking the central government for a big sum of money.
The state government is giving money to farmers, with the most damage getting the most help.
During the meeting, politicians argued about land deals and who was prepared for the floods.
The Assembly also criticized the central government for not giving enough aid.
The state government is giving compensation for crop damage and has other relief plans, including help with removing sand from fields.
The government is starting to give money to people affected by the floods in October.
Punjab Assembly demanded a Rs 20,000 crore relief package from the Centre.
The Assembly condemned the Centre for offering only Rs 1,600 crore in flood relief.
Punjab CM announced enhanced compensation for crop damage up to Rs 20,000 per acre.
Accusations were exchanged between Harpal Cheema and Partap Singh Bajwa regarding land purchases and political affiliations.
The Assembly passed a resolution condemning the Centre's response and demanding more aid.
- Who
- Punjab Assembly, Bhagwant Mann, Partap Singh Bajwa, Harpal Cheema, Amit Shah
- What
- Assembly session discussing flood relief, central aid, and mutual accusations.
- When
- September
- Where
- Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Chandigarh
- Why
- To discuss flood damage, seek financial aid, and address political disputes.
AAP Government
Congress & BJP
Central Aid
AAP Government
The Assembly condemned the Centre for providing insufficient aid.
Congress & BJP
Not explicitly stated, but likely would defend the Centre's aid.
Land Purchase Accusations
AAP Government
Cheema accused Bajwa of buying land.
Congress & BJP
Bajwa denied the accusations.
Flood Preparedness & Blame
AAP Government
Blamed previous governments and the BBMB for the crisis.
Congress & BJP
Criticized the government's actions.
- Event
- Punjab Assembly Special Session
- Main Issue
- Flood Relief and Central Aid
- Relief Requested
- Rs 20,000 crore
- Crop Damage Compensation
- Rs 20,000 per acre (75-100% loss)
- Opposition Demands
- Removal of Minister and Secretary
- Central Aid Condemned
- Rs 1,600 crore relief package
- Party in Power
- AAP (Aam Aadmi Party)
- Opposition Party
- Congress & BJP
Sources
Punjab Assembly sees heated exchange between minister Cheema, LoP Bajwa
Punjab Assembly Slams Centre For 'Lack Of Response' On Flood Relief
Rs 20,000 per acre for 75 to 100% crop damage: Mann increases relief